SWARTZ CREEK, Michigan — Marines and tattoos go together in more ways than one — and the “Toys for Tots” campaign is now “Tats for Tots” in four Genesee County tattoo parlors. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. each Friday until Christmas, disc jockeys with “Banana 105.5” — WWBN-FM (105.5) in Flint — will broadcast live from the ink... Full story »

• Ampy, Marcus E. Sr., 27, of Flushing; 12 months Genesee County Jail and pay $11,731 restitution for insurance fraud-conspiracies and false pretense less than $20,000; Nov. 6, Genesee Circuit Judge Joseph J. Farah. • Baker, Kevelin J., 19, of Flint; 90 days jail and 2 years probation for possession of a short barrel gun/rifle; Nov. 16, Genesee Circuit... Full story »

CLAYTON TWP., Michigan — Eight people so far have announced their candidacy for the three empty seats on the Clayton Township board for the Tuesday, Feb. 23 election. Members of both the county Democratic and Republican parties announced their endorsements, who have filed with the county clerks office before the 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 deadline to appear on... Full story »

GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- Public health officials say a Genesee County woman in her 50s died last week from illness associated with the H1N1 influenza virus. Michigan has had at least 37 deaths associated with the virus since Sept. 1, 2009. The woman had pre-existing health conditions that put her at high risk for complications from influenza, said Genesee... Full story »

CLAYTON TWP., Michigan — A 26-year-old Flint man was in the Genesee County Jail for drunk driving shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Clayton Township Police say. Police clocked a car doing 67 mph in the 55 mph zone on Corunna, near Morrish. Pulling him over, police say the man blew a .093 on the field breathalyzer. An... Full story »

GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- A candlelight vigil of remembrance and hope will be held by the Genesee County MADD organization at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at First Baptist Church, 6106 Saginaw Road, Grand Blanc. Last year, 20 people in Genesee County lost their lives in alcohol-related crashes. In the past 20 years, almost 600 people have died from... Full story »

GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan — Genesee County’s public health officials are calling out for residents to join the American Cancer Society’s annual Great American Smokeout tomorrow. The event happens on the third Thursday of November each year as a way to help people quit using tobacco products for at least one day, inhopes they’ll continue and quit for good. “The physical effects of... Full story »

FLINT, Michigan -- The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan is depending on the community to help it raise $775,000 in six weeks. The food bank announced its holiday campaign goal this morning at a press conference held in the food bank’s warehouse, 2310 Lapeer Rd., Flint.  “I have no doubt that we will reach our goal and exceed it,”... Full story »

GAINES TWP., Michigan — While Thanksgiving commemorates the autumn 1621 harvest celebration shared by American Indians and pilgrims, in Swartz Creek, one 17-year-old has honored some American Indians with a project he completed two weeks before Thanksgiving. On Nov. 14 Andrew Wilcox oversaw obtaining a marker for the Chippewas buried at the Three Pines burial ground, a Native American... Full story »

GENESEE TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- The state says it knows of at least six cases, the majority from the Flint area and some senior citizens, who are victims an alleged investment scam involving a man whose office is based in Genesee Township and a Nevada-based business. "We expect more to come forward with the news today," said Jason Moon, a spokesman for the Michigan... Full story »

GENESEE TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- A Genesee Township man and GetMoni.com, a company he was associated with, have been ordered by the state to stop selling unregistered investment products. The state Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation today said that this spring and summer it received several complaints from consumers who bought fraudulent promissory notes from John J. Missitti and GetMoni.com after attending a "free... Full story »

MICHIGAN — Anyone who’s lost their job can get help losing pounds for the holidays, with a special offer from Medical Weight Loss Clinic. Anyone currently unemployed can come in to any of MWLC’s 32 Michigan locations or two Ohio locations to sign up for a free program to lose up to 30 pounds. The free program includes one-on-one counseling, a... Full story »

GENESEE TOWNSHIP, Michigan — Don't forget that women are invited to a special Ladies Night Out at Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad, 5-9 p.m. tonight.  Admission is $5 and includes a holiday shopping experience of craft and baking demonstrations, make-it-and-take-it craft projects, a ride on the 1912 Parker Carousel, free food samples, live organ music and prizes given away every... Full story »

SWARTZ CREEK, Michigan — Members of the Swartz Creek Band Boosters will host a Book Fair at Barnes & Noble, 4073 Miller Road, Flint Township, at the Genesee Valley Center, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27-28, during store hours of 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Anyone making a purchase those hours can mention to the cashier that they are... Full story »

GENESEE and LAPEER counties, Michigan —  Here's a list of some outdoor events coming up around the area: Upcoming events at Lapeer gun clubThe Lapeer County Sportsmen’s Club, 1213 N. Lake George Road in Attica Township will host the following events: Snowmobile safety classes offered A home study course for youths ages 12-16 wishing to earn the certification necessary to... Full story »